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1 | **Meeting called to order (quorum):** | ||
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3 | * March 13, 2020, 15:12 GMT. | ||
4 | via Jitsi conference | ||
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6 | **Attendees** | ||
7 | |||
8 | * Board Members | ||
9 | ** Deb Bryant | ||
10 | ** Pam Chestek (Arrived 15:31 GMT) | ||
11 | ** Molly de Blanc | ||
12 | ** Elana Hashman | ||
13 | ** Tracy Hinds | ||
14 | ** Chris Lamb ( Arrived 15:39: notes discrepancy in board calendar and meeting agenda) | ||
15 | ** Faidon Liambotis | ||
16 | ** Patrick Masson | ||
17 | ** Simon Phipps | ||
18 | ** Josh Simmons | ||
19 | * Sent Regrets | ||
20 | ** Hong Phuc Dang | ||
21 | |||
22 | **Officer Reports** | ||
23 | |||
24 | * Approve Board Minutes (Patrick) | ||
25 | ** **Motion (Patrick)**: Approve Board meeting minutes of February 14, 2020 ([[https:~~/~~/wiki.opensource.org/bin/Main/OSI+Board+of+Directors/Board+Meeting+Notes/20200214_Draft_Minutes>>url:https://wiki.opensource.org/bin/Main/OSI+Board+of+Directors/Board+Meeting+Notes/20200214_Draft_Minutes]]) | ||
26 | **Second (Josh)**. | ||
27 | **Discussion**: None | ||
28 | **Vote**: Yes 6, No, Abstain 2 | ||
29 | ** **TODO:** Patrick to send out Fall F2F meeting minutes for approval. | ||
30 | |||
31 | * Treasurer's report (Hong, Appendix A) | ||
32 | ** February 2020 report not submitted by Phyllis as of April 6, 2020) | ||
33 | ** Previous OSI Financial Statements are available on the OSI wiki at, [[https:~~/~~/wiki.opensource.org/bin/Operations/Financial+Statements>>url:https://wiki.opensource.org/bin/Operations/Financial+Statements]] | ||
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35 | **General Manager Report** (Patrick, Appendix B) | ||
36 | |||
37 | * Day to day, annual, and special projects are included on Patrick's work log, available at, [[https:~~/~~/wiki.opensource.org/bin/XWiki/Masson_work>>url:https://wiki.opensource.org/bin/XWiki/Masson_work]] | ||
38 | ** OSI Elections | ||
39 | *** After completing the 2020 elections, the Board expressed interest in reviewing the voting algorithm. | ||
40 | *** Due to an email issue, and the lack of support available with Helios, the board expressed concerns about the ongoing use of our current elections system. | ||
41 | *** **TODO**: Patrick will research alternatives in online, hosted, open source, elections systems. | ||
42 | ** Consulting negotiations for review/development of an OSI Code of Conduct (CoC) and enforcement training have reached likely final form, so a board vote will be needed to proceed at next meeting. | ||
43 | ** D&O insurance search continues as selected provider turns out not to be affordable. | ||
44 | *** **//RESOLVED//**: With few options, the OSI should contract with the second cheapest provider (in order to secure coverage), and continue searching for alternative providers. | ||
45 | *** **TODO**: Patrick finalize D&O | ||
46 | ** HR Services | ||
47 | *** Although initially was originally understood as providing a only technology platform for payroll services, Zenefits also provides HR services (including policy development/administration). | ||
48 | *** Phyllis has recomended our transistion to Zenefits | ||
49 | *** **TODO**: Patrick to move forward with Zenefits demo and learn more about the HR services, and make a final recomendation to the boad. | ||
50 | |||
51 | **Board Topics** | ||
52 | |||
53 | * Board Action Items (Appendix C) | ||
54 | |||
55 | * Annual Initiatives (Patrick) | ||
56 | ** An introduction of the OSI's annual initiatives, based on the Fall Face to Face meetings annual and strategic planning discussions. | ||
57 | ** The goals and initiatives include: | ||
58 | *** Goal 1. Extend the operational capacity of the Open Source Initiative through community support. | ||
59 | **** Initiative: Engage Board Alumni so that the OSI can extend our organizational capacity. | ||
60 | **** Initiative: Engage Advocacy Circle so we can extend our organizational capacity | ||
61 | *** Goal 2. Advance the Open Source Initiative’s reputation as an authority in open source software and communities. | ||
62 | **** Initiative: Develop and deliver, “The State of The Source” so stakeholders feel engaged in OSI licensing processes and policies. | ||
63 | **** Initiative: Provide timely responses to community inputs and developments so that the public is aware of OSI positions and activities. | ||
64 | **** Initiative: Increase Individual Membership so that OSI membership is more representative of the broader open source community. | ||
65 | **** Initiative: Engage Affiliate Members so that the OSI’s role as a nexus of trust within the global open source community is broadly recognized. | ||
66 | *** Goal 3. Improve internal operations and staffing of the Open Source Initiative to ensure long-term viability and organizational sustainability. | ||
67 | **** Initiative: Implement an investment strategy to accrue additional revenue from surplus funds | ||
68 | **** Initiative: Implement human resource policies and practices so that the organization meets industry standards. | ||
69 | **** Initiative: Hire appropriate operational support staff/consultants to support OSI programs (business units). | ||
70 | ** **//RESOLVED//**: The board has agreed to and adopted the goals as identified in the document. Prioritization will be done by the board once new board members are seated. | ||
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72 | * Staffing Committee Report (Josh) | ||
73 | ** Patrick and Molly have implemented annual performance planning process with Jessica. Implementing for Patrick to come next now that Annual Initiatives have been adopted. | ||
74 | ** Phyllis to bring Zenefits demo to committee, includes payroll and HR policies | ||
75 | ** Patrick researching for Community Manager and Communications Manager roles | ||
76 | ** **TODO**: Patrick to reach out to suggested organizations for examples of job descriptions. | ||
77 | ** **TODO**: Patrick to provide samples of prior OSI work in order to scope the job description. | ||
78 | ** Executive Director role research to continue once Annual Initiatives ratified | ||
79 | ** Working to add staffing goals (+ resource requirements) to prospectus | ||
80 | ** Looking at costs related to roles (salaries) and establishing comfort-level on when to hire based on annual revenue. | ||
81 | ** **TODO:** Josh to lead the creation and chartering of a Finance Committee. | ||
82 | |||
83 | **Membership Topics** | ||
84 | |||
85 | * Report from Membership Committee (Elana) | ||
86 | ** Have not met since last board meeting. | ||
87 | ** Discussed how to increase diversity in elections based on member comments. | ||
88 | ** To be scheduled before end of month: 2020Q1 Affiliates Call. | ||
89 | |||
90 | * New affiliate membership: | ||
91 | ** OpenJS (See application below, Appendix D) | ||
92 | *** **Motion (Elana):** Move to approve OpenJS | ||
93 | **Second (Tracy)** | ||
94 | **Discussion**: See application. | ||
95 | **Vote**: Yes, 10; No, 0; Abstain, 0. | ||
96 | ** **TODO:** Patrick to send welcome message and onboard OpenJS as new Affiliate Member. | ||
97 | |||
98 | **Communications Topics** | ||
99 | |||
100 | * Communications Plan, next steps (Josh) | ||
101 | ** (% style="font-weight: normal;" %)**A communications plan outlineing specific topics and dates for realease was introduced.** | ||
102 | ** (% style="font-weight: normal;" %)**Critical conversations post is out (**(%%)**[[https:~~/~~/opensource.org/node/1043>>url:https://opensource.org/node/1043||style="font-weight: normal;"]](% style="font-weight: normal;" %)).(%%)** | ||
103 | *** \\ | ||
104 | *** (% style="font-weight: normal;" %)**5065 reads** | ||
105 | ** (% style="font-weight: normal;" %)**Upcoming activity** | ||
106 | *** (% style="font-weight: normal;" %)**Evolution of the LRP** | ||
107 | **** \\ | ||
108 | **** **TODO(% style="font-weight: normal;" %): Pam to draft, end of March(%%)** | ||
109 | *** (% style="font-weight: normal;" %)**Root of the Open Source Definition post** | ||
110 | **** \\ | ||
111 | **** **TODO(% style="font-weight: normal;" %): Elana to draft, end of April(%%)** | ||
112 | |||
113 | * Alternative platforms to replace/extend Mailman (Elana) | ||
114 | ** Platform could support discussion beyond current lists, e.g. amending the OSD. | ||
115 | ** Would like to provide a platform (forums, discussions, awareness) for the community: what tools do we need to do this work. | ||
116 | ** LD was created from LR to address lack of focus. | ||
117 | ** Current members (170) have indicated they are interested in dicsussions (through membership app, "Members" list). We could use these members as a sample/test/introductory group. | ||
118 | ** **TODO**: Elana invite all of the board to join. (DONE) | ||
119 | |||
120 | **Legal Topics** | ||
121 | |||
122 | * **Motion (Pam)**: BSD-1-Clause: Resolved that it is the opinion of the OSI that the BSD 1 Clause License be approved as an Open Source Initiative Approved license in the “Other/Miscellaneous” category of licenses. | ||
123 | **Second (Chris)**. | ||
124 | **Discussion**: Review of License Review discussions and recommendation from the License Committee. | ||
125 | **Vote:** Yes, 10; No, 0; Abstain, 0. | ||
126 | |||
127 | **Incubator/Project Topics** | ||
128 | |||
129 | * ClearlyDefined | ||
130 | ** Placeholder for ClearlyDefined board report. Full report available <[[https:~~/~~/wiki.opensource.org/bin/Working+Groups+%26+Incubator+Projects/ClearlyDefined+Incubator+Project+Proposal/ClearlyDefined+Monthly+Board+Report%3A+March+2020/>>url:https://wiki.opensource.org/bin/Working+Groups+%26+Incubator+Projects/ClearlyDefined+Incubator+Project+Proposal/ClearlyDefined+Monthly+Board+Report%3A+March+2020/]]>. (No need to discuss) | ||
131 | |||
132 | * Standards update (Simon) | ||
133 | ** Engagement at ISO on AG 3 | ||
134 | ** Ongoing engagement at ETSI | ||
135 | ** Some contact with ITU | ||
136 | ** Will need to formalize continued support from Simon after he leaves the board.. | ||
137 | ** Pam is interested as working as the Board's rep. | ||
138 | |||
139 | * Snowdrift.coop board report. (Elana) | ||
140 | ** Received 2019 annual report. | ||
141 | ** Currently working to finalize graduation criteria. | ||
142 | ** Currently working to develop 2020 plans with concrete roadmap. | ||
143 | ** Will update OSI wiki page. | ||
144 | |||
145 | **Adjourn** | ||
146 | |||
147 | * **Motion (Josh)**: Adjourn the meeting. | ||
148 | **Second (Patrick)** | ||
149 | **Discussion**: | ||
150 | Board thanks and recognizes the support, contributions, and commitment of Molly and Simon as board directors and board preisdents. | ||
151 | The Board needs to meet before March 31 to confirm the election resultsThe next OSI board meeting is scheduled for... | ||
152 | **Vote**: Yes 10, No 0, Abstain 0 | ||
153 | ** Meeting adjourned at: 16:04PM GMT | ||
154 | |||
155 | **Next Board Meeting** | ||
156 | |||
157 | * April 10, 2020 | ||
158 | |||
159 | **Appendix A - Treasurer's Report** | ||
160 | |||
161 | Treasurer's Report For the Month Ending February | ||
162 | |||
163 | * Not available as of April 6, 2020 | ||
164 | |||
165 | ((( | ||
166 | **Appendix B - General Manager Report** | ||
167 | |||
168 | **Appendix C - Team Reports** | ||
169 | ))) | ||
170 | |||
171 | * Board Action Items: [[https:~~/~~/docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YUWUlRqcPGqxRXwAUwpYI8Pmf3SDDlHZZHwsJjPobXA/edit#gid=0>>url:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YUWUlRqcPGqxRXwAUwpYI8Pmf3SDDlHZZHwsJjPobXA/edit#gid=0]] | ||
172 | |||
173 | **Appendix D - Affiliate Applications** | ||
174 | |||
175 | * Affiliate Member Application: OpenJS Foundation ([[https:~~/~~/openjsf.org/)>>url:https://openjsf.org/)]] | ||
176 | * Signed Affiliate Agreement | ||
177 | ✓ See attached (OpenJS_Foundation_affiliate_membership_application_-_2020-02-27.pdf) | ||
178 | * Currently, recognized as a (or application submitted for) non-profit / not-for-profit (or equivalent) by the national government were organized. | ||
179 | ✓ The OpenJS Foundation is a 501(c)6 organization. W9 provided. | ||
180 | * Mission statement describing purpose and goals. | ||
181 | ✓ Details are provided on the "About" page of the OpenJS Foundation's website: [[https:~~/~~/openjsf.org/about/>>url:https://openjsf.org/about/]] | ||
182 | * Documentation formalizing organization, e.g. by-laws. | ||
183 | ✓ The OpenJS Foundation's bylaws may be found at [[https:~~/~~/bylaws.openjsf.org>>url:https://bylaws.openjsf.org]] | ||
184 | * Publicly available release of a product(s) or service(s). | ||
185 | ✓ The OpenJS Foundation's development happens in the open in a variety of GitHub organizations: | ||
186 | ** [[https:~~/~~/github.com/nodejs>>url:https://github.com/nodejs]] | ||
187 | ** [[https:~~/~~/github.com/electron>>url:https://github.com/electron]] | ||
188 | ** [[https:~~/~~/github.com/jquery>>url:https://github.com/jquery]] | ||
189 | * Use of an OSI approved open source license (software development projects only). | ||
190 | ✓ Per OpenJS Foundation's IP policy, available at [[https:~~/~~/ip-policy.openjsf.org>>url:https://ip-policy.openjsf.org]], the pre-approved licenses for OpenJS projects are MIT, Apache2, or variants of BSD. | ||
191 | * Documented approach for participation by the public. | ||
192 | ✓ All OpenJS projects use open source development methodologies. Policies and procedures are documented within each project. In addition, OpenJS Foundation's highest level governing body is the Cross-Project Council (CPC). The CPC operates openly and transparently, and their procedures are documented at [[https:~~/~~/github.com/openjs-foundation/cross-project-council>>url:https://github.com/openjs-foundation/cross-project-council]] | ||
193 | * An active community: | ||
194 | ** Methods for current and interested individuals/organizations to join and participate in your community? | ||
195 | ✓ OpenJS Foundation welcomes all manner of contributions, including source code, documentation, community governance, and technical infrastructure. Each project maintains their own documentation. Furthermore, some projects have their own mentorship programs. | ||
196 | ** Active participation from multiple contributors, i.e. individuals and organizations other than founders (contributions may be other than programming/technology) | ||
197 | ✓ The CPC is constructed of representatives from our various project communities. During 2019, Node.js (originally developed at Joyant) accepted code contributions from 481 individuals representing over 20 organizations . During the same time, Electron (originally developed at GitHub) accepted code contributions from 160 individuals representing at least 7 organizations. | ||
198 | * References from other open source projects, ideally a current OSI Affiliate Member. | ||
199 | ✓ The OpenJS Foundation is closely affiliated with and managed by The Linux Foundation, and will gladly provide a positive reference upon request.\\ |